Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Claremont is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 554. Residents earn $66,458 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Claremont receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Claremont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Claremont is $66,458, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 31.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Claremont is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Claremont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,458 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,111 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,178 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,634 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 502 |
| County GDP | $1,065M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,064 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $114,100 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,593 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,064 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,217/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,287 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0449°N, 92.9972°W |
| County FIPS | 27039 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |